ARICEPT
LOE ApproachingNDAORALSOLUTION
Approved
Oct 2004
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
ARICEPT by Eisai is alzheimer’s disease attribute some of them to a deficiency of cholinergic neurotransmission. Approved for dementia of the alzheimer’s type. First approved in 2004.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ARICEPT (donepezil hydrochloride) is an oral solution small-molecule acetylcholinesterase inhibitor approved for dementia of the Alzheimer's type. It works by increasing acetylcholine concentration through reversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, enhancing cholinergic neurotransmission. The drug does not alter the underlying dementing process but provides symptomatic cognitive support.
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LOE ApproachingDeclining
The brand is in late-stage maturity with imminent loss of exclusivity; commercial teams are likely focused on managed decline and cost optimization rather than growth.
Mechanism of Action
Alzheimer’s disease attribute some of them to a deficiency of cholinergic neurotransmission. Donepezil hydrochloride is postulated to exert its therapeutic effect by enhancing cholinergic function. This is accomplished by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine through reversible inhibition…
Indications (1)
Clinical Trials (20)
Post-marketing Surveillance of Donepezil Hydrochloride - Investigation of Long Term Safety and Efficacy of Aricept as Well as Its Proper Use Information in Patients With Dementia With Lewy Bodies (DLB).
Started Apr 2015
591 enrolled
Dementia With Lewy Body Disease
A Post-Marketing Clinical Study of Aricept in Patients With Dementia With Lewy Bodies (DLB)
Started Mar 2015
160 enrolled
Dementia, Lewy BodyLewy Body Disease
A Plan on Investigation and Collection of Aricept Safety Information With a Dose Increase on Alzheimer's Disease Patients
Started Mar 2015
2,231 enrolled
Alzheimer's Disease
A Multi-national Study to Identify Treatment Discontinuation Rate in de Novo Alzheimer's Disease Patients Who Have Been Newly Prescribed With Donepezil (Aricept) in Asia (ADOS)
Started Jul 2014
532 enrolled
Alzheimer's Disease
Post-marketing Surveillance of Donepezil Hydrochloride -Investigation of the Factors That Affect Aricept Medication Persistence Rate and the Safety and Efficacy in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease in Clinical Practice
Started Jun 2013
8,662 enrolled
Alzheimer's Disease
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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